BYZANTINE EMPIRE Constantinus IX, 1042-1055. Histamenon nomisma (solidus) n. d., Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing on lyre-backed throne, wearing cross nimbus, pallium and colobium. He raises r. hand in benediction and holds book of Gospels in l. hand. Rev. Crowned bust facing, wearing jewelled chlamys and holding sceptre in r. hand and globe cruciger in l. hand. 4.37 g. DOC 1b. S. 1828A. Uncirculated.
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